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Intermediate
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Bletilla striata
Other names: Hyacinth orchid, Common bletilla
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Genus: Bletilla
Species: B. striata - B. striata is an half-hardy perennial. It is a deciduous terrestrial orchid with sword-shaped leaves and loose spikes of nodding pink or white flowers on wiry stems in late spring to early summer.
Bletilla striata is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Pink in Spring; White, Pink in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Compact
Bletilla striata (Hyacinth orchid) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Plant in moisture-retentive, free-draining soil in a sheltered position. Needs good light but requires shading in summer. Mulch in autumn in mild areas, lift and overwinter indoors in colder areas.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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| Aspect: |
East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Wanda
when can these be separated
- Views: 22
- Replies: 1
- Posted: Sun. 1st April 2012 02:46
- Last reply: Thu. 5th April 2012 17:14
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